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SU shines at chartered accountants’ exam, with two students in prestigious top ten	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10560	SU shines at chartered accountants’ exam, with two students in prestigious top ten	Corporate Communication & Marketing / Korporatiewe Kommunikasie & Bemarking [Anél Lewis]	Two Stellenbosch University (SU) students have excelled in the January 2024 South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Initial Test of Competence (ITC), making it onto the prestigious Top 10 candidates list.
A focus on pursuing and sharing knowledge	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10550	A focus on pursuing and sharing knowledge	Supplied	After about three years leading the Africa Centre team as interim director, Dr Munya Saruchera is stepping down to focus more of his time and energy on teaching, research and collaboration.
SU awards honorary doctorates to economic experts	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10539	SU awards honorary doctorates to economic experts	Corporate Communication and Marketing/Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Bemarking	Stellenbosch University (SU) awarded honorary doctorates to two economic experts Profs Leonard Wantchekon and James Robinson at its March graduation.
World Consumer Rights Day: Consumers should remain sceptical of AI	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10510	World Consumer Rights Day: Consumers should remain sceptical of AI	Lisa Esterhuyzen	Artificial intelligence has become an integral part of the core products and services that customers use. Nevertheless, consumers should remain sceptical of AI outputs
International Women’s Day: Promote gender equality	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10500	International Women’s Day: Promote gender equality	Corporate Communication and Marketing/Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Bemarking	International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on 8 March. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University emphasise the importance of gender equality in all spheres of society.
Inclusive education helps students thrive academically, socially	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10492	Inclusive education helps students thrive academically, socially	Anika Berning-Van Zyl	Inclusive teaching and learning practices in higher education are important because embracing diversity not only cultivates empathy, understanding, and mutual respect among students, but also empowers them to thrive academically and socially.
BER celebrates 80 years of excellence	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10483	BER celebrates 80 years of excellence	Supplied	The Bureau for Economic Research’s highly respected economic analysis and forecasting services have made it a household name in South Africa and an invaluable partner to both business and government
Cape Town Carnival promises Lekker time for all	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10467	Cape Town Carnival promises Lekker time for all	Daniel Bugan	Cape Town Carnival promises Lekker time for all
Diploma in Sustainable Development attracts record student numbers	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10468	Diploma in Sustainable Development attracts record student numbers	Daniel Bugan	The School of Public Leadership’s efforts to spread the ethos of sustainability through its Diploma in Sustainable Development is starting to bear fruit with the programme this year drawing the biggest student intake since its inception in 2018.
We’ve made progress towards social justice, but challenges remain	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10462	We’ve made progress towards social justice, but challenges remain	Corporate Communication and Marketing/Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Bemarking	Even though we’ve made progress towards social justice over the last 30 years, challenges persist in making it a reality for all South Africans.